The drive from Fayetteville, NC to Windsor, NC covers 110.3 miles and takes about 2h 16m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Eastern Boulevard, I 587, South Church Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 57.3 miles on North Eastern Boulevard.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
55.2 miles from Fayetteville, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 5m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 16m. Total distance: 110.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Expect a 2h 16m drive with frequent turns across 110.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Eastern Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 57.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Person Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 16m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Person Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.6 miles (B Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.9 miles (NC 24; NC 210 / Grove Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|Person Street
Enter roundabout onto Person Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
0.6 mi into trip|~0m in|B Street
Enter roundabout onto B Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
0.9 mi into trip|~1m in|NC 24; NC 210 / Grove Street
Turn right onto NC 24; NC 210 / Grove Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
58.4 mi into trip|~1h 8m in
Take the exit toward US 301: Kenly, Wilson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 301: Kenly, Wilson
5
109.2 mi into trip|~2h 13m in|Corey Road
Turn left onto Corey Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Fayetteville, NC and Windsor, NC, road signs point toward Wilson, Greenville and Downtown.
Wilson
58.4 mi in|~1h 8m
Greenville
102.4 mi in|~2h 1m|via Stantonsburg Road
Downtown
102.4 mi in|~2h 1m|via Stantonsburg Road
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
North Eastern Boulevard
57.3 mi
1h 6m
I 587
31.5 mi
33m
South Church Street
11.8 mi
17m
West Arlington Boulevard
4.6 mi
8m
Stantonsburg Road
1.5 mi
2m
East Firetower Road
0.7 mi
1m
Person Street
0.5 mi
<1m
Corey Road
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
North Eastern Boulevard
— 57.3 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville, NC and Windsor, NC.
1
Start on Market Square
262 ft·6 sec·Market Square
2
Continue on Person Street
0.2 mi·20 sec·Person Street
3
Continue on Person Street
0.3 mi·30 sec·Person Street
4
Enter roundabout onto B Street
121 ft·2 sec·B Street
5
Continue on B Street
0.3 mi·37 sec·B Street
6
Turn right onto NC 24; NC 210
0.2 mi·24 sec·Grove Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto I 95 Business; US 301
57 mi·1 hr 6 min·North Eastern Boulevard
Use the left lane.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward US 301: Kenly, Wilson
9
Turn right onto US 301
12 mi·17 min·South Church Street
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·45 sec
11
Merge onto I 587; US 264
32 mi·33 min·I 587; US 264
12
Turn straight onto Stantonsburg Road
1.5 mi·2 min·Stantonsburg Road
Toward Greenville, Downtown
13
Turn right onto West Arlington Boulevard
4.6 mi·8 min·West Arlington Boulevard
14
Turn right onto East Firetower Road
0.7 mi·1 min·East Firetower Road
15
Turn left onto Corey Road
0.4 mi·51 sec·Corey Road
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto Duke Road
0.2 mi·39 sec·Duke Road
17
Turn right onto Duchess Drive
0.2 mi·38 sec·Duchess Drive
18
Turn right onto Bishop Drive
0.1 mi·27 sec·Bishop Drive
19
Turn right onto Buckingham Drive
0.2 mi·30 sec·Buckingham Drive
20
Arrive at destination
Buckingham Drive
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 55.2 miles from Fayetteville, NC, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 24 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.2 miles or 1h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Windsor, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Fayetteville, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fayetteville, NC
This is one driving day of about 110.3 miles and 2h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Fayetteville, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on North Eastern Boulevard for about 57.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 55.2 mi from Fayetteville, NC
· 1h 5m into the drive
The midpoint is around 55.2 miles from Fayetteville, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Windsor, NC
The final approach into Windsor, NC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Windsor, NC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.25 one way
$34.50 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg39 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$18.86
$37.72
premium
$4.70
$20.41
$40.83
diesel
$5.61
$24.35
$48.71
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33.1
0
$11.58
$5.29
Efficient EV
27.6
0
$9.65
$4.41
EV Truck/SUV
44.1
0
$15.44
$7.06
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Fayetteville, NC
Late night
in Fayetteville on Friday
Local time
3:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
93°F
Sunny
SW 6 to 15 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 1:12PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 12:59PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Destination
Windsor, NC
Late night
in Windsor on Friday
Local time
3:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
91°F
Sunny
SW 15 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 1:12PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 12:59PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 16m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Fayetteville, NC to Windsor, NC covers 110.3 miles and takes about 2h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Eastern Boulevard, I 587, South Church Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 55.2 miles from Fayetteville, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.25 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 2h 16m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Person Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.6 miles (B Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.9 miles (NC 24; NC 210 / Grove Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Fayetteville, NC and Windsor, NC, road signs point toward Wilson, Greenville and Downtown.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the
methodology page.
